December 29, 2012 The Senate is poised to introduce 2013 legislation on gun control. The fact is, dozens of mass killings have occurred in our country since two teenagers went on a rampage at Columbine High School. Now with the horrific school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, more and more American's are calling on our leaders to do something about the growing list of mass shootings plaguing us. For example:
It all started when a customer at a Tim Horton's coffee shop in Winnipeg, Canada decided to spread some holiday cheer by also footing the bill for the next customer in line.
But instead of putting their money away, the customer who just got free coffee chose to use the cash on the next person in line. And, suddenly, an epic "pay it forward" chain had begun.
This New Years Eve don't drink and drive. Make sure to have a designated driver, or make sure to call a cab. If you're looking for a free taxi ride this New Years Eve, you're in luck. The law firm of Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP ® will keep area roadways safe by offering free cab rides to those in need of a safe ride home on New Years.
December 26, 2012 As we were cooking Christmas dinner yesterday I said to my wife, "We have two and a half gallons of milk, let's use 'em up" Now I'm having second thoughts. A new strain of MRSA or (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus) has been found in British milk
Charles Durning, one of the great character actors of the modern era, has passed away at the age of 89 from natural causes. If the name doesn't ring a bell, his work should as he's been a reliable supporting player in cinema and television for decades.
Jack Klugman, best known to audiences as grumpy sports writer Oscar Madison on 'The Odd Couple' and as Dr. R. Quincy M.E. has died at the age of 90.
Webster, NY (WIBX) - UPDATE: WHAM-TV (ABC) is reporting two firefighters are dead as houses continue to burn in Webster, New York.
Hollidaysburg, PA (WIBX) - Four people are dead in a shooting spree in rural Pennsylvania Friday.
December 20, 2012 Bet you didn't realize that other things drop besides the ball depending on where you live in the country and some objects are even raised! Here's a comprehensive (big word for looooong) list of some of the most interesting and usually bizarre objects by state that are annual New Year's Eve icons for the locals there, and most are anything BUT a ball!
December 20, 2012 Friday December 21 is the long speculated date that the world will end. It also marks one week from the Newtown school shooting. Should schools close on Friday?
December 20, 2012 A young man named John wrote a letter to his best friend, Jack. Jack was a victim of the Sandy Hook school shooting.
In the wake of the horrific killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School last week, Americans across the country are wondering how they can aid the families of the victims. There are numerous methods to donate money, but you also can help in other ways, such as volunteering your time, writing a card or letter, or sending a teddy bear to a child in Newtown.
